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    Because Coffee

    4.9 (68 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Trina B.

    Such a cute quaint coffee cafe apart of the elite events ! Great coffee brewed and ground inside the shop, several drink options to choose. Friendly staff what's not to love. Hit the spot on a nice cold winter afternoon in Feb.

    Macy T.

    What an awesome little coffee shop in Dawsonville! So excited to finally try it as it comes highly recommended and it didn't disappoint. The staff were incredibly friendly and the coffee shop itself was cute with great work space available. They also have outside seating as well as drive thru options. I ordered the brown butter hazelnut cold brew and it was very tasty! They have homemade syrups which is awesome! Excited to come back and try more off the menu. I also felt like their drinks were reasonably priced. Definitely stop in if nearby!

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    Hudson

    The coffee is so good, and the atmosphere is great, very modern rustic. service was very nice and fast. good place to chat or do some work.

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    7 years ago

    Great Local Coffee Roaster! Awesome environment! I love that they have great coffee and are tied to a great cause.

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    Doug C.

    Wow! Thanks so much, Mia! Glad we get to be your new Happy Place!!

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    4 years ago

    Great coffee, awesome atmosphere, and absolutely wonderful customer service! Definitely worth stopping by!

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    6 years ago

    Awesome coffee! Inside has a fun, relaxing feel! Definitely worth your time to stop and enjoy some of their coffee they roast in house!

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    Doug C.

    We do have a fantastic team, Mike! Thanks for the shout out!!!

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    Doug C.

    Thanks for the kindness, Lynn! We're happy to be here for you!

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    Appreciate the kind words, Alex!!!

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    6 years ago

    Doug is the real deal. His coffee is the bomb dig. His shop has the vibes. Coming back when I'm in town fo' sho.

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    Haha! Love the kind words, Brandon! Totally appreciate ya!!!

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    Glad you found us, Josh! Hope all is well!!!

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    7 years ago

    Awesome environment and such a friendly staff. I love the people here and they have the best coffee in North GA

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    We love to hear all of that, Mike! Thanks for the love!!!

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    Ask the Community - Because Coffee

    Are there chairs and wifi for me to work while I drink my coffee?

    Yes! We have indoor and outdoor seating with public WiFi!

    Do they serve muffins, donuts, snacks, et al, yet?

    Yup! We have a variety of muffins & baked goods that we source from a local baker :)

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    JumpinGoat Coffee Roasters & Tasting Room

    JumpinGoat Coffee Roasters & Tasting Room

    4.2
    (110 reviews)
    24.6 mi
    $$

    My absolutely most favorite coffee shop with amazing views, great beans and good service,…read more Located near Yonah mountain with a cow farm view. It's a beautiful place to connect with nature. The place smelled like great roasted beans. Service was great and gave great suggestions The coffee was excellent. The pastries delicious, the chai was the best chai I have had. You must try! You won't regret it.

    A few friends and I stopped by here yesterday (a Saturday) and we enjoyed it! We came in during the…read morelive music and I thought the performance was great. I loved the vibes here! The view of Mt Yonah was stunning, the setup of the place was cool, and the ambiance of their inside/outside area was nice. My two complaints are that it got pretty cold in their glass windowed area- they had a small heater but it wasn't doing much, and they don't give free cups of water here. I'd recommend adding larger heaters and getting a couple of them, considering how cold it can get in North GA in the winter. I'd also recommend giving free water instead of requiring that people buy bottled water. If you were in the Atlanta area, not offering free water would be a code violation. Not sure if that applies here but just to be courteous to your customers you should be doing that. Back to the positives... I ordered a coffee based frappe with the "glamping" flavor (white chocolate and marshmallow) and I thought it was amazing. 10/10. I would definitely order it again. My order came out in a decent amount of time and the employees were friendly. The prices were reasonable and we found parking easily. I would happily come here again! I think there could be a couple improvements (the water issue is why I deducted a star) but if they address those few things then I'd think the place is a 5/5 :) I would come back! (And bring my water bottle with me lol)

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    Warm Waves Coffee House

    Warm Waves Coffee House

    4.4
    (107 reviews)
    24.9 mi
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    It's a cute spot for coffee. Nice to come here with friends. Great coffee. Drip coffee is also…read moredelicious. Servers are wonderful and they have a cute display of miniature animals on their espresso machines. The porch gives a very nice southern vibe.

    Warm Waves lives up to its name. You can't help but feel transformed as if you're near the beach…read morewith its bright interior and friendly staff behind the counter. Their regular coffee is good (out of an extensive drink menu including seasonal specials) and they have a decent breakfast menu. I like the variety of seating in this coffeehouse. There's the main room with lots of tables, high-tops, and couch. I definitely appreciate that there's signage on some tables to mind your time of 2 hours if you're working there. There's also a separate sunny porch area that is much quieter than the main room. When the noise level inside got a little loud with music and typical coffeehouse chatter, I moved outside. You'll find plenty of outdoor seating. I just wish there was a little more shade. I came here to meet with friends on a Fri morning. Thankfully parking wasn't too much of an issue but I can see the small private lot being a challenge for large groups. I'm definitely a fan of the pretzel roll I ordered - contrary to its name, it looks like a nothing like a roll but more like a savory flattened croissant which had some slight amount of protein (can't remember if it was chicken or ham) inside. The coffee was good - I try not to be swayed by the beautiful trendy drinks most coffeehouses are serving. I'd certainly come back to this cafe if I were in the area.

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    Belux Coffee Roasters

    Belux Coffee Roasters

    4.9
    (28 reviews)
    21.2 mi
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    PURIST PERFECTION A rare +++ EDIBLE...WHERE have you been…read moreall my LiFe! On the outer edge of sprawling Atlanta burbs and of course in an unassuming strip-mall is where this gem is. Inside, is a small artisan coffee roaster who sells perfected coffee. The name, Belux represents owners' names, Ben and Lucy. They specialize in small batch ROASTING and PROPERLY BREWED COFFEE. They sell light to medium beans and serve ONLY coffee here...no food nor over sugared coffee disasters. I had a dopio and Ben kindly added a spoonful of foam for me. It was the most fragrant shot I've ever had. I fell in LOVE. Definitely the best coffee I've had in a couple of years! Belux speaks coffee. This is the only purist coffee retailer I'm aware of in Georgia and am so thankful, albeit 45 minutes drive. Also, they are the only one to offer Gesha outside of a special event. Belux is planning to open their second location in Roswell in July :-) MY RATINGS - - - Inhumane - - Disgusted - Don't bother = Missed the Mark + Good ++ Better +++ EDIBLE...WHERE have you been all my LiFe!

    Beautiful coffee shop. A little small with a counter to…read moreserve about 6. Very personalized service Don't stop by if you are in a rush, come to sit and enjoy the process and learn a bit about the coffee and the owners. Prices were a bit high but you should know that based on the coffee your choose. It's a place to go for a quiet date or to impress someone. We preferred the Panama Emerald Geisha coffee @$26 a cup.. and shared it. It was fantastic.

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    Phoenix Roasters

    Phoenix Roasters

    4.6
    (58 reviews)
    25.3 mi

    I'm going to say this as plainly as possible--this is the quintessential coffee shop. Not just in…read moreDuluth. Not just in Georgia. Anywhere. I've traveled all over, had coffee in cities people romanticize, stood in lines at "famous" spots--and nothing hits like this place. Nothing. This is my daily go-to, and every single time I walk in, it delivers the exact same feeling: calm, grounded, present. The moment you step inside, the vibe is immediate--peaceful, welcoming, almost humbling. There's a rhythm to it. No chaos, no ego, just people who genuinely care about what they're doing. And that shows in everything. The team behind the bar? Phenomenal. Not just friendly--knowledgeable. You can ask anything, and they'll walk you through it without making you feel out of place. It's not transactional, it's collaborative. They actually involve you in the process, like they want you to understand and enjoy what you're drinking, not just buy it. And the coffee... this is where it separates itself. Whether it's hot, iced, something classic, or something you didn't even know existed--they're never afraid to push boundaries. They experiment, they refine, and they absolutely deliver. Your palate will expand coming here. You'll try things you didn't expect to like--and end up loving. What's wild is this:The feeling I get grabbing a coffee here is the same feeling I've had standing in Little Havana, getting an espresso from Versailles. That same energy. That same emotional connection. That same "this is exactly where I'm supposed to be right now" moment.

    Went here as we had a gift card. Delicious drinks - I had a matcha latte with oatmilk and lavender…read moresyrup and my husband had a hot cocoa with oatmilk. However, neither of the drinks were hot. They were warm at best and hence we didn't really enjoy it as much as we could have. If you go, ask for hotter setting if possible. Service and ambience was top notch. Quiet coffee shop with games and books and lamps.

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    Volcanica Coffee

    Volcanica Coffee

    5.0
    (3 reviews)
    21.0 mi

    Ordered their online 4-pack gift box for a variety of whole bean coffees. Enjoyed the various…read moreoptions particularly the low acid coffee option. I have yet to visit their local store.

    VOLCANICA 7/5/24…read more EAST AFRICAN COFFEE STATUS & OUTLOOK Based on the USDA's latest outlook, Africa accounts for 11-12% of the world's total coffee production, including 10.5% of the Robusta crop and 12.5% of the 23/24 Arabica crop. There are 54 countries in Africa, but only about a dozen produce coffee. While Ethiopia accounts for most of it, the high-quality specialty grade Arabica coffee production is limited to 6-7 East African countries, including some very small countries with problematic histories. Located in the equatorial coffee belt, East African coffee benefits from ideal coffee growing conditions, including volcanic soil, high altitude, climate, access to fresh water and tradition. Conscientious processing, disciplined coops and dedicated smallholder farms also play a role. Coffee is a subjective topic and while good coffee can be found throughout the equatorial belt, the acid rich East African coffees are recognized as the world's most distinctive. The traditional varieties and grade from Ethiopia (Yirgacheffe) and Kenya (south-central highlands) are particularly noteworthy and often compared. While some would include 100% authentic Kona (miniscule production, hard to get & subject to fraud), the best Tanzanian and the crazy expensive Geisha (Panama & elsewhere) among the best, the coffee from Kenya and Ethiopia is widely viewed as the world's most consistent, distinctive and recognizable. Regardless of source, it is important to note that countries producing the most distinguished specialty coffee also produce average or worse coffee. In a way, East African coffees are like finalists in a beauty contents, it's hard to pick the winner. The contest is also dynamic, i.e., this year's crop winner could be next year's loser. While the demand for specialty coffee continues to grow, small coffee farmers have been burdened by an exploitive value chain. Living on a few dollars a day, Africa's small coffee farmers have had little incentive to produce the low yielding crop. If impoverished farmers do not get a bigger piece of the value chain's pie, higher prices and a shortage of high-quality coffee seem likely. FINDING REPUTABLE RETAIL ROASTERS When purchasing country of origin coffee, the quality will vary by crop year, terroir, region, sub-region, botanical variety, grade, processing, storage, logistics, roast and freshness. Excluding effective auctions, higher prices may not guarantee a better tasting coffee. Storage and freshness are key because coffee does not age well. Indeed, assuming the flavor has not been compromised by logistics and storage, fresh green coffee has a 6-12-month shelf life while fresh roasted whole bean has a 30-day window. As the importer of these potentially fine coffees, IT IS THE RETAIL ROASTER WHO DETERMINES THE QUALITY AND FRESHNESS OF OUR COFFEE. Finding a reputable retail roaster with good customer service, a good menu of single origin coffee and consistency is a Herculean task. Given the limited shelf life, always looming new crop and roaster inconsistency, the ongoing journey never ends. Organic, free trade, direct trade, sustainable, certified, relationships and consistent buying all make sense, but coffee that shoots the lights out on the cupping table is really what the specialty coffee game is about. While there are exceptions, roaster websites are not generally well developed or organized and many do not disclose all the information required to make an informed purchase, including the origin, roast, ounces per bag, processing, etc. Some lack contact information while others fail to follow up on inquiries. Many also use a poor choice of colors and fonts that make the websites difficult to read. Fortunately, many roasters specializing in East African coffee provide more detail and organized information, including the granular source, varietal, processing, roast and roast date. Blends are being hyped by roasters and while they might be relevant to coffee drinkers, they are not very relevant to coffee lovers that already know what they want. Affordability is another issue because there are high-quality single origin coffees that are affordable and offer real value. Indeed, many blends are priced higher than good single origin coffee. VOLCANICA EAST AFRICAN COFFEE: As Good As It Gets Volcanica is currently offering nine East African single origin coffees, including the Kenya AA (Nyeri Hill Estate), the Ethiopia Yirgacheffe and the Tanzania Peaberry (Nitin Estate, Ngorongoro Crater). All are washed and roasted light or medium light. In addition to being among the highest quality East African coffee on the market today, they offer real value. Indeed, Volcanica's 16 oz pricing is less than what many of their competitors are charging for 12 oz. Volcanica's website is also developed, organized and provides granular details appreciated by coffee lovers. JBC has also done a good job with their website development and disclosure. I have chased

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    Source from Volcanic soil. Roasted to perfection in Atlanta, Georgia.
    Source from Volcanic soil. Roasted to perfection in Atlanta, Georgia.
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    We roast coffee every single week!
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